COMPOSITIONS OF A CYCLOOXYGENASE-2 SELECTIVE INHIBITOR ADMINISTERED UNDER HYPOTHERMIC CONDITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF ISCHENIC MEDIATED CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDERS OR INJURY.

摘要

Methods and compositions for the treatment of reduced blood flow to the central nervous system are provided. The method comprises administering to a subject a composition having a cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitor in combination with applying hypothermic conditions to the subject to provide improved neurological function in subjects with ischemic mediated central nervous system damage including stroke, traumatic brain and spinal cord injury.